Atomic Absroption Spectroscopy

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers An atomic absorption spectrophotometer consists of many complex and integral pieces. These components work together to help determine the concentrations of many different elements in various products to a very precise and accurate value. The instrumentation can vary depending on the use the machine is designed for, and the amount of accuracy that is required. There are four basic components of atomic absorption spectrophotometer. They are as follows: a narrow band source …

…added to the reading of the sample to get a more accurate signal. Atomic absorption spectrophotometers are a very use full tool in today?s world. Where people want to now the content of almost everything they can, no matter how little there is. There is a lot more to this device then can be talked about in a short essay. The chemistry behind how this machines work and why they work is quite interesting.